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The latest innovations, performance reviews, and buying guides for everything from athletic apparel and footwear to fitness trackers and sporting accessories.

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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less
By Cool Material
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Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

By Beau Hayhoe
The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15) The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15)
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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/15)

A curated collection of the best Father’s Day gifts for dads who appreciate craftsmanship, clever design, great stories, and really cool stuff.

By Cool Material
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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Escapism Luggage Collection

There are few more iconic signs of a lavish lifestyle than a luxury car. Pair it with a set of custom, handsome luggage? You'll look like the star of some movie strolling up to your flight carting some extravagant valuables. Well, if you're in the market for some travel bags,…

By John A. Paradiso
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The New Dango MC01 Titanium Money Clip Is the Next Evolution of the Wallet

Whether you're talking wallets, watches, pens, notebooks or any other pieces of your EDC, if there's a piece of equipment you're carrying on the daily, it's a fair bet that Dango makes a better version than what you're using right now. Case in point--the Dango MC01 Titanium Money Clip, a…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Daggerfish Single-Origin Black Walnut Handreel

There's nothing quite like a day out on the lake. Fishing rod in one hand, beer in the other. But modern fishing gear often feels a little too high-tech for the bucolic scene I'm trying to set. If you're looking for a more rustic way to catch your fish, check…

By John A. Paradiso
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Helinox x Finisterre Recycled Camping Chair

For more than a decade, Helinox has been designing and producing premium packable furniture accessories that make any adventure more comfortable, well-appointed, and enjoyable. Without making the precious carry space unmanageable. They recently teamed up with sustainable British outdoor brand Finisterre for a new collaborative camp chair. And, if we're…

By Cooper Fleishman
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What We’re Buying: Nomad Airpod Case, Mondaine Swiss Railways Watch, and More

Every week there are dozens of new and exciting pieces of gear. But are they actually worth buying? Trust the team at Cool Material to help you find the latest and greatest releases in a recurring column: What We’re Buying.

By John A. Paradiso
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